Aviation QA Lead: Aircraft Compliance & Quality

JMC Aviation Limited; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee flight benefits

Job summary

JMC Aviation Limited is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Supervisor for its Red Wing, WI, maintenance operation. You will lead a QA/Inspection team, ensure compliance with FAA regulations, and oversee multiple inspection programs across a diverse fleet of business aircraft.

You will drive quality improvements, mentor staff, and collaborate with Production, Maintenance Planning, Engineering, and SCM to maintain the highest standards of safety and airworthiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Minimum 4 years of Quality Assurance/Inspection experience.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in aviation maintenance or Part 145 Repair Station.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop QA Inspectors team.
• Assign daily priorities and ensure inspection resources align with production.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145, Part 43, and Part 91/135 where applicable.
• Oversee RI, buy-back, conformity, hidden damage inspections, and airworthiness determinations.
• Review maintenance docs, work packages, records, and return-to-service documentation.
• Support aircraft return-to-service activities and sign-offs.
• Conduct internal audits, CAPAs, and root-cause investigations.
• Identify opportunities to improve first-pass quality and reduce rework.
• Maintain audit-ready maintenance records and act as QA rep during FAA inspections.

Skills

QA leadership

aircraft maintenance

FAA regulations

supervisory experience

MRO systems

maintenance manuals

communication skills

analytical skills

problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAMP

Corridor

ERP

Job description

JMC Aviation Limited is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Supervisor for its Red Wing, WI, maintenance operation. You will lead a QA/Inspection team, ensure compliance with FAA regulations, and oversee multiple inspection programs across a diverse fleet of business aircraft.

You will drive quality improvements, mentor staff, and collaborate with Production, Maintenance Planning, Engineering, and SCM to maintain the highest standards of safety and airworthiness.